What division is Drake?

Drake competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Pioneer.

What GPA do you need for Drake?

The average GPA at Drake is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

Drake has an enrollment of approximately 2,669 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Drake?

Drake has an acceptance rate of 64%.

How do I get recruited to play at Drake?

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Drake

Des Moines, IAFCSPioneer

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

2,669

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

64%

Acceptance

77%

Graduation

84%

Retention

Drake is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the Pioneer. Located in Des Moines, IA with an enrollment of 2,669 students. Average GPA: 3.5. Acceptance rate: 64%. Graduation rate: 77%. Urban campus setting. Cold climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

77%

Acceptance

64%

Student:Faculty

11:1

Avg SAT

1,288

Retention

84%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$58,233

Coaching Staff44 coaches across all sports

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About Drake Athletics

Drake is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Des Moines, IA, competing in the Pioneer. With an enrollment of 2,669 students, Drake offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Drake has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

The average GPA for athletes at Drake is 3.5. The school maintains a 77% graduation rate.

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